Howard F. Matt, DMD, PCAppointments: (516) 921-1575

Howard Matt D.M.D.

Howard F. Matt, DMD, PC

If you're interested in natural-looking false teeth, Syosset area dentures dentist Howard Matt, D.M.D. has solutions. Our team uses modern materials and techniques to achieve the natural results you envision.

Safe, anxiety-free dentistry with Syosset area dentist Dr. Howard Matt means you can have dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort.

You no longer have to tolerate feeling uncomfortable, hiding your smile, or putting off dental work because of a busy schedule. You'll feel relaxed during your dental appointment, and relieved that your oral health is in good hands.

Dr. Howard Matt at his Syosset area dentistry practice is pleased to offer you a free smile analysis if you are 18 years old or older. Our friendly and professional team will make you feel comfortable and welcome.

We'll answer your questions and assess your dental needs to achieve long term oral health. Our goal is to make your visit enjoyable, and to give you the smile you deserve.

For safe and professional teeth removal in the Syosset area, Dr. Howard Matt can help. If you need to have one tooth or several teeth extracted, you can trust our highly skilled team.

We're committed to your comfort and long-term oral health. We'll give you the gentle, professional care you deserve.

Bridlewood DentalAppointments: (972) 906-9797

Rodger Song D.D.S.

Bridlewood Dental

Dental bonding in the Flower Mound area is available from experienced dentist Rodger Song, D.D.S.. If your teeth have unsightly cracks or discoloration, dental bonding can help.

It's a quick and non-invasive procedure that corrects minor cosmetic flaws and restores your natural smile. You'll feel great being able to show your natural again.

One of the first things people notice is your smile. All it takes is a single appointment or two with Flower Mound area dentist Rodger Song, D.D.S., and you, too, can have the winning, healthy-looking smile you've always wanted. The beautiful cosmetic results you'll get from Bridlewood Dental can be immediate and dramatic!

If you're interested in natural-looking false teeth, Flower Mound area dentures dentist Rodger Song, D.D.S. has solutions. Our team uses modern materials and techniques to achieve the natural results you envision.

If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Bridlewood Dental located in the Flower Mound, TX area. Rodger Song, D.D.S. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.

Reed Puelicher, D.D.SAppointments: (530) 671-2610

Reed Puelicher D.D.S.

Reed Puelicher, D.D.S

If you're looking for attractive porcelain veneers, Yuba City area veneers dentist Dr. Puelicher can help. Our friendly team will evaluate your situation to make sure you're a good candidate for dental veneers.

Then we'll develop your individual plan for the process. Your cracked, chipped or discolored teeth will be transformed to look completely natural so you can enjoy your bright new smile.

Distinguished Yuba City area mini dental implants dentist Reed Puelicher, D.D.S. can provide you with the highest quality results. At Reed Puelicher, D.D.S, we use state-of-the-art materials and techniques that make them less invasive and more affordable.

You deserve the best treatment available to replace missing teeth. Whether you're missing a single tooth or experiencing pain from slipping dentures, mini dental implants can be a faster way to regain your beautiful smile.

If you need gum disease treatment, Yuba City area gum disease dentist, Dr. Puelicher offers extensive experience. Unhealthy gums can be a risk factor for more serious health problems if not treated promptly.

Our professional team will assess your situation and create a personalized treatment plan. We're committed to your life-long healthy gums and teeth.

If you suffer from dental anxiety in the Yuba City area, Dr. Puelicher can help. We offer several options that can make your dental treatments pleasant and stress-free. Our team at Reed Puelicher, D.D.S is trained to help you feel comfortable. You'll be able to feel relaxed while receiving the friendly, professional oral care you deserve.

Yuba City area dentist Dr. Reed Puelicher offers dental payment plans so you can afford the treatment you need. Just talk with our friendly team about your needs.

We'll be happy to work with you to find the solution that fits your situation. We're committed to making your oral health a reality.

Sedation Dentistry Eases Dental Fears

There are many reasons 50% of the population put dental care at the bottom of the healthcare list: Some people are downright fearful, others have suffered bad experiences in the past and now suffer from dental anxiety. Then there are those who have a very strong gag reflex, and going to the dentist is a real ordeal. Or maybe extensive care is needed and there simply aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish it.

It's time to rest easy. Sedation dentistry is here.

After an initial consultation, your dentist will give you a dental anesthesia to take, it's called Triazolam, before your visit. You must bring a friend along to get you home after your appointment. At your appointment, you'll be drowsy, but thoroughly responsive (conscious sedation). The sedation dentistry team will monitor your every move throughout. The big plus: Most patients don't feel anything, and all your dentistry needs can be accomplished at one time, sometimes in as little as two to six hours, from straightforward care to the most complicated.

For anxious patients, this new treatment is a kind of miracle, a boon to dental health. For the medically compromised, it works wonders, too. Dentistry keeps getting better and better, you'll be convinced.

Your sedation dentist understands your dental fear, where it comes from, and what health problems can arise as a result. Now you're lucky to have a means to overcome it, and dentists are so pleased to be able to offer dental sedation to their patients.

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The Role of the Sedation Dentist In Dental Care for Children

Conscious Sedation Dentistry

While many younger patients in the dental care office are cooperative and manageable without the need for sedative drugs, there are a significant number of children who cannot tolerate dental care without the use of these techniques.

For older, mildly apprehensive children, the use of oral conscious sedation may prove effective during dental care. Drugs such as chloral hydrate, Vistaril, Phenergan and Versed are frequently used either alone or in combinations selected by the sedation dentist for dental care.

Inhalation conscious sedation, using nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is also highly effective in a mildly apprehensive older child who is older than six years.

In some instances, the use of a physical restraint (known as a Papoose Board or PediWrap) may be necessary to minimize excessive movement (which could be dangerous) during dental care treatment.

Naturally, many younger children are not mature enough to understand the need for their cooperation during dental care treatment. In this situation, the techniques described above have little chance for success. Deep sedation or general anesthesia may be required for dental care treatment to be successfully provided.

When this is necessary, the sedation dentist will employ a highly trained and certified dentist anesthesiologist, medical anesthesiologist, or, in some cases, nurse anesthetist, whose sole responsibility is to ensure the safety of the child while the dental care is being done.

Dentists trained to administer general anesthesia have received a minimum of two years of specialized advanced training and have been certified by their state Board of Dental Examiners.

Monitoring devices, some of which evaluate breathing, blood pressure and heart rate, will be employed by the sedation dentist to help ensure the safety of the procedure.

All aspects of the child's medical history, including any drugs he/she may be taking, should be disclosed to the dentist before any dental care.

It is suggested that the parent ask the following questions of their dentist prior to signing an informed consent granting permission for the administration of conscious sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia to a child:

Will the child require sedation or general anesthesia for his/her dental care treatment?

Who will monitor the child while the sedation dentist works on his/her teeth?

What kind of monitoring equipment do you use?

Are you and your assistants trained in resuscitation?

Will you continue to monitor the child after the procedure, until the drug has completely worn off?

Children's Dental Care Treatment

The administration of local anesthetics (commonly known as Novocain) is needed whenever potentially painful dental care procedures are performed (even during conscious sedation dentistry and general anesthesia).

The administration of local anesthetics to children by a trained sedation dentist is extremely safe and represents the ideal means of providing comfortable dental care treatment.

The following are some of the procedures the doctor might use to make this procedure more comfortable for the child:

Place the child in a reclined position during the injection.

Place a topical anesthetic (a gel or spray) on the child's gums where the injection is to be given. This should remain in contact with the tissues for at least one minute.

Use of a distraction technique, such as pulling or shaking the child's lip as the needle is slowly inserted.

Injecting the local anesthetic drug slowly. This is critical to a comfortable injection.

Permitting the local anesthetic drug time to work. Most local anesthetics will become fully effective within approximately five minutes after their injection.

The duration of the numbness varies from drug to drug - some providing a short duration (two to three hours), with others remaining effective for up to twelve hours. The sedation dentist will select a drug for the child that is appropriate for the planned dental care procedure.

Since a child's tongue and/or lip may remain numb for several hours after the completion of their dental care treatment, the parent should carefully watch the child to prevent them from accidentally biting and injuring their lip or tongue during this period of time.

Properly administered, local anesthetics are safe and effective in almost 100% of younger patients. If a child is unable to tolerate the injection of the local anesthetic in their mouth, it may be necessary to use one of the techniques of conscious sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia.

Local anesthetics can safely be administered by a trained sedation dentist to patients receiving sedation or general anesthesia during their dentistry visit.

By Stanley F. Malamed, DDS

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